Author: Mr. Daps
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The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger Confirms Retirement in 2021 After 16 Years
Bob Iger appears to have confirmed that he will be retiring for sure in 2021. The news came out of an investors presentation for Disney+ this last week. After presenting the launch date, pricing, and programming details, Iger made the confirmation. During a question and answer portion of the presentation, Iger was asked about his…
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Sunday Spotlight: Walt Disney World Railroad
.The Walt Disney World Railroad is a train that normally circles the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. Currently, however, this isn’t accurate. Due to construction on an upcoming Tron Lightcycle Power Run attraction at the Magic Kingdom, it is a walk up attraction where guests can check out the trains at the…
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Disneyland Paris Announces 11-Day “Toy Story Play Days” Celebration Dedicated to Toy Story 4
Disneyland Paris will celebrate the upcoming release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 with the launch of “Toy Story Play Days,” an 11-day celebration dedicated to Buzz Lightyear, Woody and their friends. From 18 to 28 June 2019, guests can be part of this playful Toy Story adventure! In Walt Disney Studios Park everyone…
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The Rise of Skywalker – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. This week there are a lot of headlines to cover. Many of them revolve around the Star Wars news coming out of Star Wars Celebration. There are also updates from Disney Parks, Disney movies, Disney+, and more! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! Let us know…
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New Details Unveiled About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Star Wars Celebration
New details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge have been unveiled during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. The panel, Bringing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Life at Disney Parks, featured Chris Beatty, Asa Kalama, Margaret Kerrison and Scott Trowbridge from Walt Disney Imagineering along with Doug Chiang and Matt Martin from Lucasfilm. FIRST…
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Cast and Crew Share About Making Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Star Wars Celebration
This morning the title and first trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX was released during a panel dedicated to the movie at Star Wars Celebration. Hosted by Stephen Colbert, it began with a funny yet heartfelt opening. During his opening, he shared that his friend J.J. Abrams invited him to visit the Episode IX set.…
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Title and First Trailer Released for Star Wars: Episode IX!
The first trailer and title have been released for Star Wars: Episode IX. Both were released during a panel dedicated to the movie at Star Wars Celebration Chicago. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the name for this movie. Watch the trailer here: Star Wars Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker Teaser “Every…
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The Walt Disney Company Details All-New Disney+ Streaming Service at 2019 Investor Day
Today The Walt Disney Company shared details about its upcoming streaming service, Disney+ to investors. It will be launching in the United States on November 12, 2019. The price point for this will be $6.99 monthly or $69.99 for a yearly subscription. Disney+ will offer content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic…
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LOVE for Wildlife Photo Exhibition Opens in Celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort’s Earth Month Efforts to Encourage Wildlife and Environmental Protection
Shanghai, April 8, 2019 – Shanghai Disney Resort today began inviting guests to enter the unseen lives of endangered species across the world at the all new LOVE for Wildlife Photo Exhibition at Disneytown’s Lakeshore. To celebrate the grand opening of this new exhibit, the exhibition’s photographer, celebrity, and WildAid Ambassador Jiang Yiyan joined the leadership…
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Photos From Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME U.K. Fan Event!
Today, stars Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth and Paul Rudd, along with directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and executive producer Trinh Tran, greeted enthusiastic fans at a special Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME fan event held in London. Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S. theaters on April 26. AVENGERS: ENDGAME Description The grave course of events set…
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New Trailer for The Lion King Introduces Timon, Pumbaa, Scar, and Others!
Disney has released a new trailer for its upcoming release of The Liong King. The movie arrives in theaters exactly 100 days from today. The movie arrives in theaters on July 19th. Check out the trailer below and then read my thoughts and share yours! The Lion King Official Trailer So What Do You Think?…
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Fox Properties in the Disney Parks? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 928 (#446)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover throughout the show. As the geeks chat about the various topics, they also respond to the twitter comments happening. This leads to some less than fun moments for Cameron. Watch this week’s episode and see if he deserves mercy! Let’s go to the…
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Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line to Offer Early Look at Disney’s Aladdin
Disney’s live-action re-imagining of Aladdin will be arriving in theaters on May 24th. However, fans of the film or people who are just curious won’t have to wait that long to get a more in-depth look at the movie. Starting on April 19th, Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the Disney Cruise Line will be offering…
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Stakes Are Higher Than Ever At Global Press Conference For AVENGERS: ENDGAME
This weekend there was a global press conference for Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME. At the press conference, there were several stars on hand for the upcoming movie. This included Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Danai Gurira and Karen Gillan. They were…
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PERFECT 10s: Disneynature Marks 10 Years with New Video; “Penguins” Opens in 10 Days
DISNEYNATURE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS “Penguins” Opens Nationwide April 17 For 10 years, Disneynature has transported moviegoers around the world and under the sea, showcasing an array of animals that have touched the hearts of millions. A mama bear treks through snowy Alaskan terrain on a mission to feed her new spring cubs. A tiny orphaned…
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Sunday Spotlight: Red Car Trolley
In 2012 the Red Car Trolley started carrying guests from Buena Vista Street to what is now known as Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout!. The attraction recreates the look of the Pacific Electric Railway’s “Red Cars” that used to be found in Los Angeles and Southern California. The attraction is a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) meter gauge tramway…
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Avengers: Endgame Stars and Disney Team of Heroes Unite to Support $5 Million Donation to Benefit Children’s Hospitals
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd and Brie Larson of Avengers: Endgame Assemble at Disney California Adventure Disney, The LEGO Group, Hasbro, Funko and Amazon Donate More than $5 Million in Cash and Toys to Starlight Children’s Foundation – which will benefit children’s hospitals across the country – in Celebration…
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Disney, littleBits and UC Davis Launch Snap the Gap to Teach Girls STEM
The Walt Disney Company today announced a program in collaboration with littleBits, the educational technology company that is reinventing the way kids learn, with the aim of closing the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) starting at the point of highest leverage: 10-year-old girls. Snap the Gap will kick off with a…
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Explore a World of Flavors and Ignite Your Passion for Cooking at the First Shanghai Disney Resort International Food & Drink Fest
Shanghai, April 3, 2019 – Shanghai Disney Resort will host its first ever International Food & Drink Fest in Disneytown from April 12 to May 4. Featuring a wide array of fantastic flavors from a number of countries and regions from around the globe, guests of all ages will be able to indulge themselves on an…
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‘Captain Marvel’ Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide
Captain Marvel crossed the $1 billion mark globally, becoming the seventh release from Marvel Studios to reach this milestone. The film has earned $358 million domestically and $645 million internationally through April 2, 2019. In its opening weekend (March 8–10), Captain Marvel had the biggest domestic debut of 2019, with $153 million in the U.S., and its $455…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Launches Earth Month with Fun and Educational Offerings and Leading Environmental Protection Practices
Shanghai, April 1, 2019 – This Earth Month, Shanghai Disney Resort is leading the way to a greener, happier planet with a whole host of amazing and inspiring Environmentality offerings designed to inspire both guests and Cast Members to think green – including environmental recycling initiatives, interactive chats with Xiao Tui, the friendly roaming recycling bin,…
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Magic Meets Music in the Play Disney Parks App with Apple Music – Now Available on Android Devices
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 2, 2019) – From the music of Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park to the soundtrack of Future World at Epcot, Disney Parks are filled with amazing music that guests can enjoy by listening to Apple Music®* playlists in the Play Disney Parks mobile app – available on Apple devices…
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More Magic, More Memories – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 927 (#445)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the episode falls on the 15th anniversary of DAPS MAGIC. Throughout the course of the episode, the geeks share about some of their favorite DAPS MAGIC memories. They also talk about some of the changes coming to domestic Disney parks. This includes new policies for smoking and strollers. Changes…
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DAPS MAGIC Celebrates and Remembers 15 Years of Sharing the Magic!
15 years ago today what would eventually become DAPS MAGIC began. Originally called DAPs for Disney Magic, the seeds for this organization were planted in the form of a dream and a small group of people rallying around this dream. The result was a Yahoo! group and a splash page to accompany it. Soon this would…